Trump reveals his White House Chief of Staff – His first major pick

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President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he is selecting Susie Wiles, his presidential campaign’s co-chair, as White House chief of staff, marking the first major administrative pick made by Trump before he takes office in January.
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Wiles is one of Trump’s co-campaign managers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Key Takeaways
  • Trump credited Wiles with being an “integral part” of his presidential campaigns, saying in a campaign email the longtime political consultant “just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history.”
  • Wiles will be the first woman in U.S. history to serve as White House chief of staff.
  • Trump had four chiefs of staff during his last presidency, with his first pick being former Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who served for just six months.

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